Keeping it going...

The blog post keep getting more and more spread apart, from the last time I posted something. But its not that I'm not shooting (heck, I have tons of new boxing pictures), its just I'm getting really busy and tired lately. Since I became a sub for the school district, I have been finding myself a little worn out at the end of the day. I mean, K-5th grade is a hand full, but I really enjoy it. 

Today on the other hand, I was a sub for a high school in Beaufort. The great thing about being a sub in Beaufort or Hilton Head, is that its not a real long drive to get to a skatepark. 

I'm always keeping my gear on me just in case I come across something I can photograph. I have the normal camera bodies and lenses but I just keep 2-3 flashes on me for a quick, throw together, strobe.

In the images is a local skater, who is sponsored by the local skateshop. He was doing some really, awesome flatland tricks and I asked if I could snap some pictures of him. He was totally up for it and it turned out that he is a videographer that is interested in photography.

Again, this is the Chase Jarvis, idea of Create, Share and Sustain. The fact that I now have a job that I can rely on for money makes it easier for me to say 'yes' to more low paying gigs or even doing something for fun. In this instances, I was able to snap some pictures without being a jerk at the same time about it, because I have to use these photos to put food on the table. 

I totally believe that good things happen, to those that are involved. And to become involved, you sometimes just got to have fun with it.

For me, when no money is involved, then there is no strings attached. It becomes a free for all, for whatever I want to do and also gives me no deadlines to worry about. And whenever I do a 'free' thing for someone, they usually understand that paying clients come first. 

So now, I am glad to put these up and go to bed. Enjoy.